Two pleas, two verdicts, and a work release program.

On February 18th, 1988, a welfare check led to the discovery of four bodies inside the Brom Home in Rochester, Minnesota. Bernard and Paulette Brom along with two of their four children, 13-year-old Diane and 11-year-old Ricky, had been murdered with an axe.

Their 16-year-old son, David Brom, was charged in their murders.

After a two-phase trial, the jury rendered it's verdict.

Thirty-five years later, the Brom case is back in the headlines.

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33 years later, this teenager’s crime still shocks Rochester

David Brom, convicted of killing 4 family members with an axe as a teen, released from prison - CBS Minnesota

DIGGING DEEPER: The state law change making David Brom’s early release possible

Psychiatrist says illness involved in Brom killing - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports

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A welfare check, a notebook, and black hair dye.

On February 18th, 1988, a welfare check led to the discovery of four bodies inside the Brom Home in Rochester, Minnesota. Bernard and Paulette Brom along with two of their four children, 13-year-old Diane and 11-year-old Ricky, had been murdered with an axe.

One of their surviving sons, 16-year-old David, was missing.

As investigators pieced together what had happened inside the home that night, a troubling theory began to emerge.

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33 years later, this teenager’s crime still shocks Rochester

David Brom, convicted of killing 4 family members with an axe as a teen, released from prison - CBS Minnesota

DIGGING DEEPER: The state law change making David Brom’s early release possible

Psychiatrist says illness involved in Brom killing - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports

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A documented history of abuse, dropped charges, and courtroom outbursts.

In the spring of 2020, seven-year-old Julissia Batties went for a court ordered weekend visit with her biological mother, 36-year-old, Navasia Jones.

She was supposed to return home to her paternal grandmother. But child services enacted a different plan.

Julissia was found months later, deceased in her mother's apartment. Initially, both Navasia Jones and Paul Fine Junior, who was Julissia's half-brother were charged in her murder. But charges pressed against one of the defendants were dropped.

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https://www.bronxda.nyc.gov/downloads/pdf/pr/2022/72-2022%20bronx-mom-teen-indicted-child-homicide.pdf

https://www.bronxda.nyc.gov/downloads/pdf/pr/2025/51-Navasia-Jones-sentenced-manslaughter.pdf

Matter of Julissia B. (Navasia J.) :: 2015 :: New York Appellate Division, Second Department Decisions :: New York Case Law :: New York Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia

Julissia Batties' 'monster mom' whines in court before finally being sentenced

https://nypost.com/2025/05/13/us-news/bronx-mom-who-killed-julissia-batties-7-refuses-to-come-to-court/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral

Bronx Woman & Teen Son Charged with Murder of her 7-Year-Old Daughter Julissia Batties - Norwood News

Grandma of slain Bronx girl, 7, 'numb' after charges dropped against child's half-brother: 'Not fair'

https://nypost.com/2025/03/12/us-news/nyc-mom-admits-she-beat-7-year-old-daughter-to-death-but-son-charged-with-molesting-girl-to-go-free/?utm_source=aol&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral

Grandmother Of 7-Year-Old Julissia Batties Says She Tried To Warn ACS Before Little Girl's Death - CBS New York

The case of 7-year-old Julissia Batties

A 7-Year-Old Dies in the Bronx, and Records Show a History of Abuse - The New York Times

'I Just Want Justice For My Baby': Father Of 7-Year-Old Julissia Batties Searching For Answers In Young Daughter's Death - CBS New York

Bronx mom sentenced for beating daughter, 7, to death in 2021 | PIX11

Bronx girl, 7, who died from body trauma had 5 prior ‘aided’ cases for injuries: source | PIX11

Mother and Son Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Julissia Batties - The New York Times

Julissa Batties' wake draws NYC mourners demanding 'justice' for abused 7-year-old

Julissia Batties' mom, half-brother charged in girl's murder

Julissia Batties Barely Had a Relationship With Her Mom, Friend Says | Inside Edition

Bronx mom who killed Julissia Batties, 7, refuses to come to court

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A barking dog, a father, and a pursuit.

In the early morning hours of October 8th, 2024 the Spencer family awoke to find their teenage daughter missing.

The girls father, 36-year-old, Aaron Spencer set out to find his daughter.

In a matter of minutes he located the girl in a vehicle with 67-year-old Michael Fosler. Before deputies made their way to the scene, one man was dead and the other was charged with second degree murder.

As Aaron's case heads toward trial, the gag order has been lifted and additional details have been revealed.

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On Labour Day 1994, the emaciated and burned body of a teen girl was found - it would take almost 20 years to identify her.

What she endured will haunt you.

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A missing person's report, a strange story, and a rented tractor.

On February 2nd of 2022, 36-year-old Jessica Thompson walked into the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office to report her 38-year-old niece, Mandey Noe, missing.

From the very beginning, Jessica’s story seemed suspicious.

When deputies realized they already had her husband, 45-year-old, Christopher Thompson in custody on unrelated domestic violence charges, they pulled him out of his cell to talk.  

Jessica’s story about Mandey’s disappearance completely unraveled.  

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Christopher, Jessica Thompson Charged In Mandy Noe Murder

Homicide of 32-year-old woman under investigation - WBBJ TV

Tenn. Couple Hid Niece's Murder by Burying Her, Reporting Her Missing

Weakley County couple charged with murder after family member's body discovered on property | News | WPSD Local 6

https://www.dresdenenterprise.com/stories/murder-charge-nets-8-year-sentence,14963

Weakley County Sheriff's Office investigates homicide - WBBJ TV

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I'm still on break but here's a very special episode of Season Two of You Should Be Here: Or No, a podcaster's give back collaboration, hosted by me, Leah Dee!

Natalie Ryan-Fraser was 55 years old when she was murdered at the hands of man who claimed to love her.

You are wanted.

You are needed.

And you deserve a SAFE love.

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https://cdispatch.com/news/20-years-in-prison-for-scottish-man-in-wifes-death/
Press and Journalhttps://www.pressandjournal.co.ukBryan Rutherford: We'll have no women left if men keep getting away with murder
Press and Journalhttps://www.pressandjournal.co.ukMintlaw wife killer's appeal delayed by US court 'backlog'
Daily Mailhttps://www.dailymail.co.ukScottish man goes on trial in the US accused of shooting dead his wheelchair-bound wife ...
WCBI TVhttps://www.wcbi.comProsecution continues to lay out its case in Lowndes County murder trial
The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.comScot accused of wife's murder in US
The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.comMan appeals against conviction for shooting dead his paralysed wife
WCBI TVhttps://www.wcbi.comTestimony continues in Lowndes County murder trial
Aberdeen Livehttps://www.aberdeenlive.newsAberdeenshire man jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of shooting ...
www.asurampage.comhttps://www.asurampage.comRemembering a Ram: Dr. Natalie Ryan | Obituaries
San Angelo LIVE!https://www.sanangelolive.comKiller of Beloved Angelo State Professor Sentenced
The Scottish Sunhttps://www.thescottishsun.co.ukScot on trial for murdering wife in US 'claimed to brother she'd shot herself'

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In January 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike snuck out of her group home in Mesa, Arizona. She was never seen alive again. Nearly three weeks later her dismembered body would be found 100 miles away near Globe, Arizona.

What happened to Emily Pike and who could do this to such a sweet young girl?

Listen to her story now!

If you or anyone you know has information contact the Gila County Sheriffs Office at 928-200-2352. 

You can also reach the Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Agent at 505-917-7830 or the San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Detective at 928-475-1755.

Interview with the group home manager: https://www.azfamily.com/2025/03/12/exclusive-manager-emily-pikes-group-home-responds-questions-regarding-teens-murder/

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A single fingerprint, a daughter’s search, and “Sugar”.

In October of 1978 a telephone crew working in Rock Rapids, Iowa discovered the body of an unidentified young woman.

Twenty-seven years after her murder, a single fingerprint led to her identification. She was 23-year-old Wilma June Nissen.

Just before her death, Wilma had abruptly moved to Atlanta, Georgia, so how had she ended up murdered in Iowa?

If you have any information about the murder of Wilma June Nissen or “Sugar” or “Peaches”, contact Detective Amy Stoner at the Lyon County Sheriff’s office at 712-472-8326 or email [email protected]

If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by visiting humantraffickinghotline.org

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SOURCES:

https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/05/08/missing-murdered-who-killed-wilma-june-nissen-1978/

https://seasonofjustice.org/featured/wilma-june-nissen/

https://youtu.be/u7SIelmPDKw?si=Q4IPIpRcTzRJ2HuM

Wilma June Nissen — AdvocacyCon

Foster parents, sheriff pay respects to Wilma Nissen - The Globe | News, weather, sports from Worthington, Minnesota

Wilma Nissen - Project: Cold Case

Woman's body finally identified - The Globe | News, weather, sports from Worthington, Minnesota

New lead for Lyon County cold case | News | nwestiowa.com

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Two failed polygraphs, recovered evidence, and a four-decade long investigation.

As the investigation into the murder of 19-year-old Lisa Au continued, the “second suspect” garners suspicion.

Evidence is recovered that challenges the initial theory that Lisa was murdered by a police officer… or someone posing as one.

Was that recovered evidence an indication of a police coverup?

If you have any information about the murder of Lisa Au, please contact the Honolulu Police Department at (808) 723-3609.

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Mystery Remains Decades After Hawaii Teen Lisa Au Was Found Dead In 1982 | Investigation Discovery

37 years ago, her murder gripped Oahu. But from the start, the investigation went astray

Lisa Au murder in Oahu, Hawaii still haunts Honolulu Police Department

Woman's murder remains one of Hawaii's biggest unsolved mysteries

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